novelones Chapter 270: Paramount made changes, but it seems like the money was not wasted
Chapter 270: Paramount made changes, but it seems like the money was not wasted
Thinking of this possibility, the president of NBC was helpless.
The capital market is cruel. They have no friendship at all. If they pursue you today, they can switch to others tomorrow.
Everything depends on ratings.
The next day, in NBC's program preview, people were surprised to find that "Friends 2" had been moved to Wednesday.
Loyal viewers naturally have no objections to being able to see Friends a day earlier.
The reporters seemed to have seen the big news of the century.
People flocked to NBC to try to interview their tough-talking president.
"Sir, would you like to ask your station to move Friends 2 to temporarily avoid the impact of "Prison Break"?"
There is a more direct one, directly using the microphone to talk in the face and ask:
"Friends 2 has lower ratings than Prison Break. Now it has been moved to Wednesday. Is NBC afraid of Paramount?"
I didn’t want to talk to this group of reporters at first, but now that the words were so heart-wrenching today, I couldn’t help but get angry and replied:
"Afraid? NBC is never afraid of any challenge. Friends 2 was moved because Paramount was looking for someone to make peace with it.
We are moving the schedule for the benefit of everyone. Friends 2 will be broadcast next Wednesday. Paramount welcomes another challenge! "
Although the reporters were sprayed with saliva, they felt extremely happy.
So today's big news is here again, and it's another day to call it a day and go home early.
Thank you NBC, thank you Paramount, the war of words must not stop.
Wang Lei smiled when he saw the news.
What a shame to this CEO. He doesn’t know how to behave with his tail between his legs, and he still dares to issue a challenge?
It's as if Paramount is afraid of him.
The president of NBC offended the entire Paramount Television Station for his momentary euphoria.
It was obvious that they won the ratings war based on their ability, but the other party shamelessly said that someone had made peace, making it seem like they were using their power to overwhelm others and were afraid of him.
Paramount people, who have a strong sense of honor, are all holding in their anger and have nowhere to vent their anger.
The good mood of attending the celebration party was affected by this.
Seeing everyone talking about this matter, Wang Lei was a little unimpressed at first.
Until he heard Breaking Bad's Dragonborn editor say:
"According to me, just let Breaking Bad be scheduled for Wednesday's prime time. Didn't he say he welcomes the challenge? Then give him a little more color to see. We at Paramount will not tolerate him."
"Dude, what's your name?"
Only then did the crew of Breaking Bad discover that the big boss was standing by their side.
The Dragonborn editor responded hastily:
"My name is Chu Wenzhong, and I am from the Dragon Kingdom."
"Oh, Wenzhong, what you say makes sense."
Seeing the big boss's interest, the directors and production staff of Breaking Bad looked eager to try it out.
"Is everyone confident that they can beat Friends again?"
"Have!"
People's fears come from the unknown.
After Prison Break beat Friends 2 in the ratings, everyone at Paramount realized that the hit series from major television stations was not invincible.
Their confidence also comes from having already shot three episodes of Breaking Bad .
Whether it's the script, the condition of the actors, or the demanding director, they are their source of confidence.
Wang Lei and Michael, who originally had some doubts, suddenly felt reassured when they saw this scene.
Michael announced the news temporarily at the celebration party, and also announced Wang Lei's incentive plan.
As soon as he finished speaking, he received overwhelming applause.
The reporters gathered around the red carpet were immediately moved by the news.
Naturally, Michael would not miss such a good opportunity to promote the series.
"Sir, I just heard that your new TV series "Breaking Bad" will be scheduled for prime time on Wednesday?"
Michael smiled and said:
"Yes, Breaking Bad is a show we have carefully crafted, and we hope you can help promote it more."
The reporters all smiled, knowing that Michael wanted to use them to give Breaking Bad free publicity.
The idea is indeed good, but with NBC's flagship drama Friends 2 on Wednesday, isn't Michael afraid that his plan will fail and instead he will be shot in the foot?
They are all very dissatisfied with Paramount's temporary excitement.
Journalists believe that Paramount's success in TV dramas one after another is due to luck. The production models of the three major TV stations are already very mature, but they cannot guarantee that every drama will be a hit.
Paramount, which has just been established not long ago, can guarantee that Breaking Bad will not be a ratings failure?
So someone couldn’t help but ask:
"Aren't you worried that Breaking Bad will hit the streets if it hits Friends 2?"
Michael responded confidently:
“Although Paramount Television is a new business segment, we are confident in facing any challenges.
If you don't have the heart to challenge the giants, what's the difference between it and a dead salted fish? "
After hearing this, the reporters left with satisfaction.
The cover of the next day's news was a half-length photo of the two TV station presidents.
The huge PK symbol in the middle, coupled with the headlines, makes people mistakenly think that the two big shots are going to compete offline with real people.
Michael scheduled Breaking Bad for Wednesday's prime time slot and threatened to challenge Friends again. Everyone realized that the two families were going to fight again!
Seeing this news, the president of NBC was about to explode.
"Did these reporters receive advertising fees from Paramount to work so hard to promote Breaking Bad?"
He immediately realized that this was Michael's new marketing strategy.
Friends 2 has long been known to the public. Those who like it will of course keep watching it, but those who don’t like it will not even give it a second glance even if you recommend it.
The biggest winner in this marketing campaign is definitely Paramount’s new drama “Breaking Bad.”
He couldn't help but vaguely regret that he was so high for a while.
There is no benefit to Paramount if it wins in ratings, but it will push itself into a dead end if it loses.
After a series of strategic mistakes, the board of directors will definitely drive him out.
But things have evolved into this, and he can only fight bravely.
"No matter how powerful and critical Paramount Television is, it's impossible for all three series to be hits."
Wang Lei knew what he was thinking and would definitely laugh out loud. Breaking Bad is AMC's flagship production.
It won five Emmy Awards and became the "highest-rated TV series in the world" written into the Guinness Book of World Records.
At this time, Wang Lei and Michael no longer bothered to have a war of words with others, because their half-month appointment had arrived.
Big brands with ideas to compete for sponsorship status once again gathered at Paramount Television.
They were all prepared to be severely cut this time. They had prepared a lot of funds and were eager to give it a try.